We have been on a soup kick this winter! I’m not sure if it’s colder weather than usual here or what, but I’ve been loving them lately. And with that means more soup to share, like creamy chicken mushroom soup! I know mushrooms can be hit or miss, but I absolutely love them. Their savory flavor, the meaty consistency they bring, and the nice heartiness they add to dishes are just so good. This soup is loaded with mushrooms (2 pounds worth), with the addition of chicken to bring in protein and all brought together with a creamy broth. To make this ​soup even cozier, I love adding some cooked r ..read more

We are in the thick of soup season and this creamy buffalo chicken soup might be one of the most comforting ways to do healthy buffalo chicken. I am a huge fan of buffalo chicken – from casseroles to stuffed sweet potatoes and classic buffalo chicken tenders. It’s one of my favorite flavor combinations and the possibilities are endless. What I love most about this buffalo chicken soup recipe is the creaminess factor. There is just something about a creamy soup that is so comforting. The kicker is, it gets its creaminess from potatoes blended with buffalo sauce, broth ..read more

It’s no secret, we are obsessed with french fries in our house. Air fryer french fries make an appearance in our meals at least 2-3 times a week. While we rarely tire of them, I also like to change them up once in a while. Enter carrot fries! I love raw carrots, but when they are cooked, their flavor profile changes. Their natural sweetness comes out and they become tender and slightly crisp around the edges. Of course, they aren’t a replacement for potato fries, but a fun way to change it up. We enjoy them as a side, but you can add them to salads, serve with breakfast, in power bow ..read more

Is there anything better than homemade tomato soup? It is the ultimate childhood soup for me and today we are taking it up a notch with a hearty creamy chicken tomato soup. Growing up, my best friend and I used to make tomato soup (canned of course) with pasta between 2-a-day soccer preseason practices in high school. It was super easy, filling, and totally hit the spot. This creamy tomato chicken soup is my spin on that but in a much more grown-up way. We are making a super easy homemade tomato soup with butter, onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Then we add some chicken for p ..read more

I love a good hash. They are simple to make, you can use whatever you have on hand, and they are full of protein, carbs, and veggies. This chicken hash is a spin-off of my popular chicken apple sausages but made into a complete meal. It has ground chicken, sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, apples, and of course some bacon. It makes a great sweet and savory combo for just about any meal. I love serving it with an egg on top, but you can totally just enjoy it as is. Why we love this chicken hash comes together in about 45 minutes made in one pan – yay for not a lot of dishes to clean ..read more

Mayonnaise is one of those essential condiments used in numerous ways. But did you know that homemade mayo is ridiculously easy to make at home?! Truth be told, mayo was one of the first recipes I learned how to make when I was beginning to look at ingredients and the foods I was consuming. This was over a decade ago and mayos made with avocado oil and olive oils weren’t really a thing.  This homemade mayonnaise recipe is super easy to make and filled with good-for-you fats as opposed to some store-bought kinds that can be filled with preservatives, processed oils, and added sugar. A ..read more

Plantains are one of my favorite sides! They are sweet, starchy, easy to make, and absolutely delicious, especially when perfectly caramelized, like these fried sweet plantains. I’m not sure when I discovered plantains, but it was a handful of years ago. I’m sure most people have heard of plantains chip, but having them prepared fresh is totally different, and a game-changer. I soon became obsessed and started making them all the time. I even got more adventurous and made homemade chips, protein pancakes, egg cups with prosciutto, and added them to chili. As you can see, t ..read more

Hello to one of my favorite ways to make pork chops – shredded salsa pork chops! Ridiculously easy to make, has minimal prep time, is super tender, and makes a ton to have on hand for a busy week. We’ve been making these shredded pork chops for months now and I always get questions when I share on Instagram so now it has a permanent place. They have quickly become one of our go-to proteins during the week for quick and easy meals. We love stuffing it into tacos or sweet potatoes, but also will just pair it with some veggies and a carb for an easy meal. Can you make pulled pork with p ..read more

Hello to one of the most epic flavor-packed meals – greek lamb meatballs! Since Greek food is one of my favorites, I took all those flavors and turned them into an easy and absolutely delicious meal for the week. These greek bowls are packed with juicy lamb meatballs, fresh tomato and cucumber salad, herby cauliflower rice (or white rice), and served over some lettuce and homemade tzatziki to bring it all together. After doing some research, traditional Greek meatballs can have lots of fillers – from breadcrumbs to even soaked bread. They are usually rolled in flour and pan-fried as ..read more

Say hello to one of my new favorite sauces – the spicy red pepper sauce! Loaded with flavor, so versatile, incredibly easy to make, and oh so creamy (thanks to a secret ingredient)! If you have been here a while, you know I am a huge fan of blending cashews to make the most creamy sauces. Check out these 6 unique vegan sauces, with 4 of them using cashews in them. Cashews have a super neutral taste, meaning they can pair well with so many things. They also blend up into the most creamy texture, making them perfect for sauces. Spicy red pepper sauce highlights calls for only 6 simple ing ..read more